Audit Trainee: AI-Driven Path to Leadership

Grant Thornton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Grant Thornton in the United Kingdom is looking for ambitious placement students to join our purple-path apprenticeship in audit. From day one, you’ll take on real responsibility, interact with clients, and see how businesses operate while our AI tools handle routine tasks.

As an auditor, you’ll examine financial records, support testing of controls, and gain a commercial mindset through structured learning with our leadership team.

Qualifications

• Commercial curiosity with a genuine interest in client businesses.
• Interest in digital tools and data to find smarter solutions.
• Ability to adapt to change and learn quickly.
• Strong problem-solving, judgement and attention to detail.
• Collaborative communication across teams and clients.
• Proactive approach to personal growth and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of clients to build relationships and develop technical audit expertise.
• Engage with real data, select samples, gather evidence, test findings.
• Apply professional judgement to assess accounting policies and estimates.
• Analyse financial statements and assess internal controls.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Strong problem-solving skills

Collaborative communication

Proactive career mindset

Education

Flexible academic entry requirements

Job description

Grant Thornton in the United Kingdom is looking for ambitious placement students to join our purple-path apprenticeship in audit. From day one, you’ll take on real responsibility, interact with clients, and see how businesses operate while our AI tools handle routine tasks.

As an auditor, you’ll examine financial records, support testing of controls, and gain a commercial mindset through structured learning with our leadership team.